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Ashwini nakshatra (अश्विनी)
Ashwini is the first nakshatra, the point where the zodiac begins. It carries the energy of speed, beginnings and healing, because its deities are the twin physicians of the gods. People born under it are often quick to act and quick to recover.
Ashwini nakshatra at a glance
- Ruling planet
- Ketu (Ketu)
- Zodiac sign
- Aries
- Deity
- The Ashwini Kumaras, divine physicians
- Symbol
- Horse's head
- Gana
- Deva
- Animal symbol
- Male horse
- Dasha years
- 7 years (Ketu mahadasha)
Ashwini personality: strengths and challenges
Strengths
Initiative, courage, a natural talent for starting things and for putting others at ease. Many have a healing instinct, whether literal or practical.
Challenges
Impatience and restlessness. Ashwini can begin more than it finishes and push for results before the groundwork is done.
Career and relationships
Career
Medicine and allied health, emergency services, sport, transport, engineering, start-ups and any role that rewards fast response.
Love and marriage
Warm, direct and loyal, though impulsive in early commitments. A partner who matches its pace and tolerates its need for independence suits it best.
Ashwini padas and name letters
Each pada is 3°20'wide and falls in a different navamsa (D9) sign. Traditionally a child's name starts with the syllable of the pada the Moon was in.
| Pada | Name syllable | Navamsa sign |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chu | Aries |
| 2 | Che | Taurus |
| 3 | Cho | Gemini |
| 4 | La | Cancer |
Name syllables differ slightly between regional traditions.
Ashwini nakshatra remedies
Honour the Ashwini Kumaras and Ganesha. As a gandmool nakshatra it is customary to consult an astrologer about a Mool Shanti for a child born in it.
For the ruling planet Ketu, Tuesdayis the traditional day and “Om Ketave Namah” the usual beej mantra. Treat these as supportive habits, not guarantees, and avoid anyone who asks for large payments for remedies.
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Ashwini nakshatra: common questions
Which planet rules Ashwini nakshatra?
Ashwini is ruled by Ketu (Ketu). In the Vimshottari dasha system, a person born in Ashwini starts life in the Ketu mahadasha, which lasts 7 years in total.
Which zodiac sign is Ashwini nakshatra in?
Ashwini lies in Aries (0°00' to 13°20') in the sidereal zodiac.
What are the name letters for Ashwini nakshatra?
The traditional starting syllables for the four padas of Ashwini are Chu, Che, Cho, La. These vary slightly between regional traditions.
What is the deity of Ashwini nakshatra?
The Ashwini Kumaras, divine physicians. The symbol is horse's head, and the nakshatra belongs to the Deva gana.
Is Ashwini a gandmool nakshatra?
Yes. Ashwini is one of the six gandmool nakshatras (Ashwini, Ashlesha, Magha, Jyeshtha, Mula and Revati). Traditionally a Mool Shanti puja is advised for a child born in it, though how much weight to give this depends on the full chart.
Ashwini is one factor in a chart. For a reading of your own kundli, including dasha timing, book a consultation.
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